Business and Economic Statistics

Business and Economic Statistics Guide

• Basic Economic Data and Indexes
• U.S. Macroeconomic and Regional Data
• U.S. Economic Data by Industry or Sector

• Also see: Business - Company Information
• Also see: Business - Country Information
• Also see: Business - Industry Information
• Also see: Labor and Employment Statistics

 

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Basic Economic Data and Indexes

• Statistical Abstract of the United States - Annual summary of social, political, and economic statistics [more details].
• Statistical Resources on the Web - A large list of statistical resources arranged by topic.
• American FactFinder - U.S. Census Bureau statistics on people, housing, and business [more details].
• Business Statistics of the United States - Current and historical data on the U.S. economy, industries, and regions.
• CountryWatch - Reports on 192 countries with key statistics, maps, and news [more details].
• FedStats A to Z - Guide U.S. government statistics by topic.
• Nation Master - National statistics in 29 categories.
• StateMaster - State-level statistics in 20 categories.
• Texas Business and Industry Data Center - An overview of the Texas economy with links to detailed statistics.
• White House Economic Statistics Briefing Room - The most important indicators with charts and links to official reports.
• World Development Indicators - World Bank data on economic, environmental, and social indicators [more details].

 

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U.S. Macroeconomic and Regional Data

• Bureau of Economic Analysis - Official economic time series with national, regional, and international indicators.
• Business Cycle Indicators - Commentaries and data for macroeconomic indicators [more details].
• AEAweb Economic Data - The American Economic Association's comprehensive guide to economic data.
• Conference Board - News about consumer confidence and economic highlights [more details].
• EconData.net - A guide to more than 800 web sites that offer regional economic data.
• Economic Indicators.gov - A comprehensive gateway to official economic reports and indicators.
• Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - Economic data for Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico.
• FRED - Current and historical economic data from 3000 time series.
• FRASER - Historical economic statistics in an archive of official government reports.
• Measuring Worth - Calculators for making historical comparisons of various economic indicators.
• Regional Economic Conditions - Major economic indicators at the state, county, and metropolitan level.
• STAT-USA - General economic indicators, manufacturing and industry data, and monetary statistics [more details].
• Surveys of Consumers - Studies of consumer confidence, economic expectations, and buying expectations.

 

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U.S. Economic Data by Industry or Sector

• Business Source Complete - Find industry profiles, market research reports, industry news, and journals [more details].
• Bank Data and Statistics - Current and historical statistics on banking and finance from the FDIC.
• Business & Company Resource Center - Find industry profiles, industry news, market research, and rankings [more details].
• Business Insights - Industry reports on technology, consumer goods, healthcare, finance, and energy [more details].
• D&B Key Business Ratios - Three years of key business ratios for many major industries [more details].
• Energy Information Administration - Data on petroleum, natural gas, electricity, coal, nuclear, and alternative fuels.
• Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - Economic data for Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico.
• FRASER - Historical economic statistics in an archive of official government reports.
• Manufacturing and Distribution USA - Government statistics on manufacturing, wholesale, and retail industries.
• MarketLine Business Information Center - Data, analysis, and trends for 2,500 industries [more details].
• National Agricultural Statistics Service - National, state, and county data on agricultural production.
• Plunkett Research Online - Research and and statistics on top industries (provided by Jack Plunkett, CEO) [more details].
• STAT-USA - General economic indicators, manufacturing and industry data, and monetary statistics [more details].
• Texas Industry Profiles - Reports and statistics on Texas regional industry and workforce trends.
• TradeStats Express - Global patterns of U.S. exports and imports by product or trading partner.
• TransStat - Transportation Statistics - Current data on aviation, highways, rail, public transportation, maritime activities, etc.
• U.S. Census Bureau Economic Programs - Regular reports of data for selected economic sectors and industries.

• Also see: Business - Industry Information

 

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